Amarnath yatra resumes today after partial suspension due to cloudburst

New Delhi, Jul 11: Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident near the holy cave, resumed on Monday (Jul 11) morning. A fresh batch of Amarnath pilgrims has started to move from the Jammu base camp.

 

 

 

 

The holy Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident, resumed on Monday from the Nunwan Pahalgam side, informed the Amarnath Ji Shrine Board on Sunday (Jul 10). According to the reports of ANI, pilgrims said "We are filled with energy and will not go back without the 'darshan' of Baba. We have full faith in Bhole Baba and are waiting for the darshan of Baba. We are happy that the Yatra has resumed. CRPF and other personnel have guided us to move ahead safely."

 

According to the initial reports, sixteen people had been reported dead and at least three dozen were missing after a cloudburst triggered flash floods near the cave shrine of Amarnath occurred on Friday (Jul 8). The pilgrims were waiting at the Baltal Base camp for the yatra to recommence. Choppers from both sides, Baltal and Nunwan will be available.

 

 

 

 

 

An additional 34 injured pilgrims were evacuated by IAF Mi-17 V5 and Cheetal helicopters today (Jul 11). IAF helicopters also airlifted 20 NDRF personnel along with six canines to search for missing persons stuck under debris. The Indian Army on Sunday inducted radars to trace survivors under the debris which was laid after a cloudburst struck the area near the holy shrine of Amarnath on Friday (Jul 8).

 

According to the Indian Army officials, "Xaver 4000 radar has been inducted and has been operational at Amarnath since late noon for finding any survivors under the debris." Earlier, Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Sunday (Jul 10) had also visited a base camp in Pahalgam and met pilgrims.

 

Sinha had then assured, "The security personnel and administration have carried out an efficient rescue operation. We pay condolences to those who lost their lives. Efforts are underway to resume the Yatra along with repairing the path. Pilgrims should come, we will provide them with all facilities."